Roger: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“famous spear”

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راجر

Hrodgar

Roger (راجر, Germanic Hrodgar) is a Christian boy’s name that means “famous spear”. Source: Yonge, History of Christian Names, Roger.

Roger at a glance

Meaning: famous spear
Gender: Boy
Origin: Germanic
Faith: Christian
Say it: roj-er
Syllables: 2
Letters: 5
First letter: R · ر

Meaning of Roger

In English: famous spear
اردو میں معنی: مشہور نیزہ

Origin and history of Roger

From Germanic hrod, fame, and ger, spear, meaning 'famous spear'.

Base wordGermanic hrod, fame, and ger, spear

How to say and write Roger

Say it: roj-er2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Roger
Urdu: راجر
Original script: Hrodgar
Other spellings: Rodger
Themes: Strength

Sibling names for Roger

Christian girl names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Roger.

Names like Roger

Questions about the name Roger

What does the name Roger mean?

Roger means “famous spear”. In Urdu: مشہور نیزہ. Source: Yonge, History of Christian Names (1884).

Is Roger a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Roger is a boy’s name.

Is Roger a Christian name?

Yes. Roger is used by Christian families. It is of Germanic origin. From Germanic hrod, fame, and ger, spear, meaning 'famous spear'.

How do you pronounce Roger?

Say it “roj-er”: 2 syllables.

How do you write Roger in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Roger is written راجر. In its original script: Hrodgar.

What are other spellings of Roger?

Roger is also spelled Rodger.

Is the meaning of Roger verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.